I Can Do That: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Direct and confident. The melody carries the swagger and humor of a character who knows exactly what they're capable of. The harmony supports that assurance without cluttering the space around the vocal line.

Vocal jazz directors, music theater programs, and accompanists who need a stripped-down version for coaching sessions or flexible ensemble work. Works equally well for pianists building spontaneous arrangements or singers learning the tune before the full orchestration arrives.

• Leave space for interpretation in the vocal line. The lead sheet gives you the melody and harmony, but how your singer phrases 'I can do that' sets the tone for the entire number.
• Anchor the left hand comping to the bass line, especially if you're working with a bassist. The two of you lock together, the front line floats easier.
• Test the key for your vocalist before rehearsals begin. Broadway material often sits in multiple workable transpositions; find what lets them sing with ease and brightness.

Pair this with full arrangements for comparison studies in music theater classes, or use it as the foundation for student arrangements in jazz band or contemporary ensemble settings. It's also invaluable for audition prep when singers need to learn material quickly without waiting for full accompaniment files.

• Reading lead sheet notation and chord symbols
• Spontaneous harmonic voicing and comping
• Vocal line independence from harmonic movement
• Transposition and key flexibility